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ELZ 9205

1997 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Range Rover122,526 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 9205
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 167,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 158,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2014 158,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 152,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 148,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 148,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 136,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 125,027 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,232 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Brake fluid level slightly low

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Slight lift at front steering joints

Slight lift at front suspension ball joints

Slight oil leak around engine

Fail 18 Feb 2008 107,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres getting low on tread

Brake fluid level slightly low

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Slight lift at front steering joints

Slight lift at front suspension ball joints

Slight oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 96,977 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s/front and n/s/rear air bellows deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2006 91,259 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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ELZ 9205 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 9205, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ELZ 9205 is a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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